06-25-2026, 05:59 AM
After remaining out of the first round of the NBA draft on Tuesday night, the Magic made multiple trades throughout the second round on Wednesday before ultimately landing on South Florida forward Izaiyah Nelson. Entering the night with only the No. 46 pick, Orlando sent that pick, which was used to select Tennessee forward Felix Okpara, to the Washington Wizards in exchange for the Nos. 51 and 60 draft picks, a league source confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel. Shortly after, the Magic then sent the No. 60 pick to the Milwaukee Bucks for cash, the Sentinel confirmed. Orlando used the No. 51 pick to select Nelson, the American Athletic Conference’s player of the year, the defensive player of the year and the newcomer of the year. The Magic intend to keep Nelson, a league source said. The team officially announced the moves and acquisition of Nelson and cash consideration late Wednesday night.
Orlando Sentinel
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